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In this report the Court makes an assessment of the management, the resources and the impact of the EU food program for the most deprived citizens. The measure was first introduced in 1987, by using agricultural products in public intervention stocks, and is still applied in certain member states. The report demonstrates that the objectives of the program, especially that for the 'contribution towards the well-being' of the most needy remain valid, and makes a series of recommendations aimed at increasing the impact of the measure.--Publisher's description.Read more...

Introduction. Main characteristics of the programme --
Overview of management and control arrangements --
Distribution chain : the charitable organisations --
Audit scope and approach --
Observations. The programme's objectives and approach : do the objectives of the programme remain valid and is the approach appropriate? --
The means and methods employed : are the means commensurate with the objectives sought and adequately implemented? --
The programme's actual implementation : are the procedures being applied as intended? --
Reform proposal : a recent commission initiative and impact assessment of the programme --
Conclusions and recommendations.

Abstract:

In this report the Court makes an assessment of the management, the resources and the impact of the EU food program for the most deprived citizens. The measure was first introduced in 1987, by using agricultural products in public intervention stocks, and is still applied in certain member states. The report demonstrates that the objectives of the program, especially that for the 'contribution towards the well-being' of the most needy remain valid, and makes a series of recommendations aimed at increasing the impact of the measure.--Publisher's description.

European Union food aid for deprived persons : an assessment of the objectives, the means and the methods employed : (pursuant to Article 248 (4), second subparagraph, EC)/European Court of Auditors.; Luxembourg : Publications Office of the European Union, 2009.